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Oscars Hall of Fame!!
This is a club for students who are interested in going above and beyond the normal classroom expectations. You may participate after finishing your completed work, during free time, or at home. You must learn about the topic on your own! Find the answers, write them down neatly, STUDY your answers, drop your answer in our Oscars Hall of Fame box and be ready for a very short oral quiz. You...
Read MoreClassroom Photos
Throughout the year, I’ll be taking hundreds of pictures of the students. Whether it is during the students playing a new game, exploring a new concept, or during the highlights of a class party or a field trip, it will all be captured! I will upload all of the pictures to our classroom photo website. From this website, you can simply click the pictures you like and purchase them from...
Read MoreCan’t I Skip Reading 15 Minutes Each Night?
Why Do I Have to Read 15 Minutes Each Night? Let’s do some math… Student A reads for 15 minutes a night Student B reads for 5 minutes a night Step One: Multiply 15 minutes a night times 4 nights a week. Student A is reading for 60 minutes a week (and hopefully more!) Student B is reading 20 minutes a week. Step Two: Multiply minutes a week times 4 weeks each month. Student A is...
Read MoreA Great Link with Tons of FUN Math Games!
Here is another teacher’s website with LOADS of math games that are organized based on math units. http://www.mrsgoldsclass.com/MathWebsites.htm
Read MoreMultiplication & Division
In class, we have been studying multiplication and division. Starting this week (first week in January), students will be required to practice one times table per week. It will be assigned Monday and the timed test will be given on Friday. Students are expected to study throughout the week. Parents, I encourage you to make this fun and enjoyable for your child. Some ideas to practice...
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